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The secret to long-lasting love

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Lake Zurich 2/1/12 George and Dolores (Dee) Vacek pose for a portrait at Silverado Senior Living, on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The Vaceks celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last summer. George Vacek's advice for a long-lasting marriage is "respect each other and live long enough." George Vacek said, "I give her kisses everyday, and I push her around in her wheelchair all the time." | Ruthie Hauge ~ Sun-Times Media

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Updated: February 22, 2012 12:14PM

George and Dolores Vacek live together at the Silverado Assisted Living facility in Lake Zurich. The Vaceks celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last summer.

George Vacek said his advice for a long-lasting marriage is to “respect each other and live long enough.”

“I give her kisses everyday, and I push her around in her wheelchair all the time,” he said





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